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Paris - home for six years

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  • by heinrichjane
  • A March 2005 travel journal
  • Last Updated: March 24, 2005
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I've lived in France for six years and hope to share with you my favorite restaurants, things to see, websites, etc.

Paris - home for six years

Overview

Quick Tips:

Best Way To Get Around:

No doubt about it, the Metro and RER, but the bus is good too. People often avoid it because they think it is difficult, but get a map, and it's not hard. I recommend "Le Petit Parisien", with three plans by arrondissement: 1) one normal plan, 2) one with metro/RER lines and stops overlaying the normal plan, and 3) one with bus routes and stops. The map is published by L'Editions Indispensable, www.massin.fr.

Arti

Restaurant

Arti (Indian)

Great Indian food for Paris. Good use of spices. I lived in London for four years, so I've tried many. This one in Paris is worth returning to. They also have take-away. The restaurant is typical Indian decor, with carved wood and white linen on the tables. It's very busy, so be sure to reserve. Located near Metro Vaugirard.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by heinrichjane on March 24, 2005

Arti
173 rue Lecourbe, 75015 Paris, France
01 48 28 66 68

Cote Vignes

Restaurant

Cote Vignes (wine bar with food)

Great wine bar and restaurant. Good selection of wines. Try the chicken or beef kabobs with different sauces! They come on a planche (wooden board), with homemade fries. Reasonable. Small place and can get smoky.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by heinrichjane on March 24, 2005

Cote Vignes
16 rue Lauriston Paris, France 75116
01 45 00 27 45

Paris Walking Tours (French, English)

Activity

Walking tours in English

Tours last about two hours. Adults 10 euros, Students (under 25) 7 euros, Children (under 15) 5 euros

For most tours, no reservation is necessary. When a reservation is required, this is stated in the description; please contact us to check availability. For all other tours, just show up at the meeting point, usually a metro station, and always above ground at street level. TOURS ARE GUARANTEED AND RUN RAIN OR SHINE.

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by heinrichjane on March 24, 2005

Paris Walking Tours (French, English)
12 passage Meunier Paris, France 93200
+33 1 48 09 21 40

Paris Walking Tours (French, English)

Activity

Walking Tours in French

Lots of choices, depending on your interest. All are in French, but it is a great opportunity to meet French-speaking people and practice your French, for those of you who speak some.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by heinrichjane on March 24, 2005

Paris Walking Tours (French, English)
12 passage Meunier Paris, France 93200
+33 1 48 09 21 40

Salon International de l’Agriculture

Activity

A la Vache!

Salon d'Agriculture (annual - late Feb/early Mar)

This is an agricultural fair. See: http://www.salon-agriculture.com/.

It displays animals and products from all over France and has huge food halls where you can taste wine, cheese, meats, etc., from all over France and the world.

Great for kids and adults!

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by heinrichjane on March 24, 2005

Salon International de l’Agriculture
Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Paris, France 75015

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heinrichjane
heinrichjane
Paris, France

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